Should You Use a Prescription Discount Card as a Marketing Tool?
Do Prescription Discount Cards really work? It seems most of the prescription discount cards you see advertise up to 75-80% off prescription drug prices. But what does that really mean? For many patients who have a good pharmacy benefits plan and a fixed co-pay of...
Do FMCSA Rules “trump” HIPAA?
Driver with a Disqualifying condition - FMCSA vs. HIPAA Marie and Suzanne wonder: Q: Was wondering what action a health care organization should take if they become aware a DOT driver has a disqualifying condition and still driving. The driver sought urgent care...
MCSAC-MRB Approves Sleep Apnea Recommendations to FMCSA
MCSAC-MRB Votes to Approve The joint meeting of the MCSAC-MRB this week voted to approve the August, 2016 recommendations to FMCSA regarding screening and management of commercial drivers for obstructive sleep apnea. Medical Examiners &...
5 Tips on Reputation Management (for 5-Star Reviews!)
Would You Order a Sleep Apnea Test on this Truck Driver?
Screening for Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers In a previous post “Every 17″ Gets a Sleep Test,” we discussed how you really have to use a rational process to screen and refer drivers for sleep apnea testing. Here’s a recent comment from a driver to the FMCSA on the...
Clockwise – the Best Tool to Increase Patient Satisfaction?
Exceeding Expectations Meeting or exceeding expectations leads to positive patient satisfaction. Expectation for urgent care or workers comp services starts the minute a patient hits your practice’s website. Assuming you provide the usual complement of services the...
Medical Review Board Advises FMCSA on Sleep Apnea
Medical Review Board Meeting On August 22-23, 2016, the Medical Review Board (MRB) met to deliberate on public comments from medical professionals and associations on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) and Federal Railroad Administration’s...
My Productivity Tools
Staying Productive I’m often asked about the productivity tools and technology I use to manage my business and various consulting projects. I’m a tech junkie. It would take at least a small book to give a decent review of all the apps I use and love. Here are some...
Are Patients Willing To Pay For Allergy Drops Out Of Pocket?
Do Allergy Drops Really Work?
Should the Driver Disrobe for a DOT Physical?
Hidden Conditions I know some examiners that have high volume practices and don't require commercial drivers to disrobe for a DOT physical. Here's an interstate driver who popped into a truck stop restaurant to wolf down a burger and fries. Some would argue that this...
When Your Specialist Won’t Commit
Specialty Consults on DOT Physical Close to half of your Commercial DOT Physical examinees have a significant medical condition. Most times is easy enough to request some documentation or needed testing from the primary care treating physician. Examples: You have a...
